Constructed Response (Short Answer) to a Narrative Prompt = 3
Extended Writing Response = 1
Includes 2 passages
3 selected response (multiple choice) items about the passages
1 constructed response (short answer) addressing both passages
Essay Response (Argumentative or Informative Essay): requires students to cite evidence from both passages to support answers
Field Test Items (Questions they are trying out) = 6
Different types of questions are worth different amounts of points
Score: Students will points for correct selected response questions, and points in the constructed response as well as the extended writing response. Students can receive partial credit if they do not answer the question completely. The total number of points each child earns will show their level of understanding on a 4 point scale.
Level 1: Recall of information
Level 2: Basic Reasoning
Level 3: Complex Reasoning
Level 4: Extended Reasoning
Tips for this test:
Read the question carefully and understand exactly what it is asking
Go back in the story/passage and underline where you found your answer
If it requires a multi-part answer, be sure to answer ALL parts of the question
Use your RACE strategy
In all written responses use relevant evidence to support you answer
In all written responses use a variety of sentences.
PLAN your essay out
If you have time at the end, proofread and check your answers.
DON'T STRESS. You got this! Just do your best as always.
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